What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MS
Hello all!
I have a quick question regarding claiming the kids on taxes. I've been reading different things here in different threads, and I don't think I fully understand how it all works. Maybe I've been doing it wrong for several years now.....
Anyways, 3 children: K, S, & C. Joint legal custody. I have sole physical. Our order states that every year I claim K, she claims S, and we alternate C each year.
This year, she claims S & C, but I think I'm learning that since they don't live with her, she can't claim them for EIC purposes. Is that true?
If so, can I claim them for EIC if she is claiming them on her taxes? Does that even make sense? I know we can't both claim the kids, and it is her year, but how does EIC work?
Hello all!
I have a quick question regarding claiming the kids on taxes. I've been reading different things here in different threads, and I don't think I fully understand how it all works. Maybe I've been doing it wrong for several years now.....
Anyways, 3 children: K, S, & C. Joint legal custody. I have sole physical. Our order states that every year I claim K, she claims S, and we alternate C each year.
This year, she claims S & C, but I think I'm learning that since they don't live with her, she can't claim them for EIC purposes. Is that true?
If so, can I claim them for EIC if she is claiming them on her taxes? Does that even make sense? I know we can't both claim the kids, and it is her year, but how does EIC work?